Nawaz Sharif likely to be arrested upon arrival in Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif likely to be arrested upon arrival in Pakistan

Islamabad: Legal expert Raja Amer Abbas has said that Nawaz Sharif can bearrested from within the aircraft upon his return to the country.

Speaking on ARY News program ‘Aitraaz Hai,’ Raja Amer Abbas stated thatobtaining bail for Nawaz Sharif before arrest is proving to be a challenge;bail is typically granted when a case is in progress and there is a fear ofarrest.

Raja Amer Abbas noted that someone who has been convicted in the past doesnot usually receive bail as easily. He mentioned that it would be legallycomplicated for Nawaz Sharif to both return and avoid arrest.

According to legal experts, former Prime Minister has already beensentenced in two cases, and his appeals have been rejected. They would needto convince the courts why they haven’t returned for so long, and if theycan establish a legitimate reason, the appeal might be reconsidered.